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Raise your hand if you thought the Kings-Pacers game at the end of November would feature two of the biggest surprises in their respective conferences. Both teams are off to an excellent start and both teams have to be very happy with last February's trade that brought Domantas Sabonis to Sac and Tyrese Haliburton to Indiana as the main pieces in a multi-player deal. Should be fun tonight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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I continue with stories from my career. On this episode I share memories from my various broadcast partners beginning in 1988 and I first worked with Ted Green. I have been blessed to work with some great people and give you insight on what it was like for me. I also talk about going overseas with the team and some great stories from those trips as well. Finally, I talk about what it was like being on the radio every day during the Kings relocation saga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kings De'Aaron Fox is having a marvelous season thus far as he has helped the Kings to a 10-9 record. Last night he had an off-night vs the Suns and I am puzzled by the criticism from many of the fans. I did a post-game show on YouTube last night and you would have thought Fox had played awful all season. Hey, the guy isn't a robot, he will have a bad game once in a while. Here's the bottom line, without Fox this year the Kings wouldn't have 5 wins! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Yesterday Odell Beckham Jr was removed from an American Airlines flight for not obeying flight crew instructions. According to the report from the Miami-Dade Police department, OBJ appeared ill thus the crew asked for medical assistance after he refused to fasten his seatbelt. Upon getting back to the gate he refused police orders to deplane the aircraft. Due to Beckham's refusal, the airline made everyone on the plane get off the aircraft. The plane ended up leaving two hours late! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I continue with stories from career and life, beginning with the great 49ers-Giants games in the late 80's and early 90's. I share my story of being at the Stick for the first time and then broadcasting my first game there 20 years later. I've had some amazing experiences such as being on the infield when the Dodgers won the World series in 1988. I've also met some incredible people and share many stories along the way during this unbelievable journey I've been on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Kings held on to beat the Grizzlies last night for their 7th straight win. After the game I did a post-game show on my YouTube channel and some fans asked about a lineup change involving rookie Keegan Murray. Why? Yes, he is struggling, but the team is winning. If it aint broke, dont fix it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Men in Blazers is North America's No. 1 Soccer Podcast. Hosts Roger Bennett, Michael Davies, and a slew of athletes and celebrity guests bring you daily coverage of the month-long, soccer-themed bar mitzvah that is the World Cup. Celebrate every goal, moment of transcendent human wonder and ill-judged neck tattoo with us. Soccer's Coming Home. Follow MEN IN BLAZERS wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen ad-free on the Amazon Music or Wondery app. bit.ly/mib-iydlt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Warriors coach Steve Kerr should be ashamed of himself. For the second time in less than 3 weeks he rested his starters at New Orleans vs the Pelicans. Kerr had the nerve by saying" I feel awful for the fans, but I have a responsibility to me team. I don't make the schedule". What a joke!!!! Just disgraceful! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Thanksgiving! On today's episode I talk about my childhood and what it was like growing up as Grant Napear. I talk about what I'm thankful for and share stories of my dad and his ethics that are so much of who I am today! I began doing play-by-play at an early age and was grateful to have Marv Albert to listen to every night doing the Knicks and Rangers on radio. I share my story of meeting Marv and the impact it had on me as a 15-year-old. On Friday I will have Part 2 as I share some more stories! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kings beat the Pistons last night for their 6th straight win. They are now 9-6, but Kings coach Mike Brown was less than pleased with his team after the win last night. He was critical of his team's D and said, " we got lucky tonight". Good for him. That needed to be said. Yes, the wins are great, but Brown is looking at the big picture! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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I haven't talked much about Brittney Griner, but what has happened to her is absolutely awful. She was recently moved to a Russian labor camp to serve her nine-year prison sentence after being convicted for carrying a vape pipe with cannabis oil into the country. I read an article from Phil Mushnick, of the NY Post who hits this one right on the head! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode I discuss the controversy surrounding the World Cup in Qatar which begins Sunday. I discuss the many concerns that have been raised by many people from countries around the world. I also discuss that like the recent Winter Olympics in China, the world once again is turning their head for a few weeks. The games always seem to go on, regardless of atrocities that may be commonplace in a particular host country. Actions speak louder than words and the world is telling Qatar we don't like your laws etc, but hey we'll be there! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Kings take the floor tonight vs the Spurs looking for their 5th straight win. For some reason Kings fans are bothered by the lack of praise from the national media such as TNT. Who the hell cares? Don't worry about it. You win 4 in a row and you think the national media is going to change a 16 year narrative of awful basketball? Go out and win, make the playoffs and win a series...then things will change! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Kings embarrassed the Nets in front of a national television audience last night and are now 7-6. Kings fans who have been suffering miserably since 2006 are going out of their mind! I get it, trust me! I understand the excitement, but the Kings beat the Nets last night....a team that entered play at 6-8 and had just lost to the pathetic Lakers 48 hours prior. Can we please keep things in perspective just a little bit? Thank you! Now carry on with your popping the corks of champagne bottles! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Have you ever thought about hope and sports? Think about it! On today's episode i talk about rooting for a bad team and what happens when that team starts show some promise. Most people's mood changes for the better. In Sacramento Kings fans are beginning to gain hope after the team elevated their record to 6-6. If you root for a bad team, a team that's been bad for a long time it doesn't take a lot for you to gain hope! Hope in sports is a beautiful thing! It is why we are fans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How come the NFL doesn't take into account the law of physics on late hits such as what we saw last night on Monday Night football. Brandon Graham was flagged 15 yards because he ran into Washington QB Taylor Heinicke who had given himself up. Graham tried to hold up even going to his knees, but was flagged anyway. This makes no sense to me! There needs to be some common sense on calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Kings beat the Warriors last night and are now 6-6. For some reason though Kings fans are still trying to analyze the trade from last February that brought Domantas Sabonis to Sactown for Tyrese Haliburton and Buddy Hield. How about this....it is a small sample size, but it has been a good trade for both teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Good job by the Celtics Jaylen Brown for ripping Nike. As you probably know, Nike ended their relationship over Kyrie Irving's after Irving "stepped over the line" in sharing the link to an anti-Semitic movie. Brown tweeted " Since when did Nike care about ethics". Beautiful! Of course, Lebron James, King Hypocrite weighed in as well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is a salute to Dusty Baker! Dusty just capped off an amazing march to World Series Champion as Manager of the Astros. When I am asked about Dusty, the first thing I say is great person. You will rarely hear a bad word about Dusty Baker. I had the pleasure of having Dusty on the podcast back in December of 2020 and on today's episode I replay some of his most poignant messages! We also talk about Dusty's late dad, a huge Kings fan! Dusty Baker is the King of Sacramento and I for one could not be happier for the man! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It took awhile, but the Kings finally have a signature win. Last night they beat the Cavs and looked very good in doing so. Tomorrow the Kings play the two win Lakers who may be without Lebron James. James strained his groin in last night's loss to the Clippers. Bottom line, tomorrow has to be a W! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Kings are back home tonight after a four game trip as they host the Cavs. The Cavs are the real deal with a record of 8-2. The Kings need to beat a good team and they need to start winning on their home floor if they hope to ascend in the standings. The Golden One Center has not been an advantage for the Kings since the building opened. That needs to start changing and soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Last night the end of a close game and another missed call by the NBA refs. This time they missed a call on Golden State's Klay Thompson as he clearly fouled the Kings Kevin Huerter as he attempted a 3 at the horn. Just a few nights ago in Miami the Kings got screwed again when the refs missed a travel call on a game winning 3 by Tyler Hero of the Heat. Two night s later the refs didn't call a blatant travel on Jerami Grant's game winning shot as the Blazers beat the Suns. What the hell is going on? Be better! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Sacramento Kings have to be the most inconsistent team in the NBA. Eight games is a small sample size yes, but do you see any difference in this team than past years? They are allowing 116.9 points a game and tonight play a Golden State team who comes in with a 5 game losing streak. When are the Kings going to put 4 good quarters together? Tonight might be a good idea to find some consistency! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This has been an awful week for Adam Silver's league. The NBA looks bad, Kyrie Irving looks bad, and the Brooklyn Nets look bad. On today's podcast i read two columns from the NY Post that to me hit the nail right on the head. Both Phil Mushnick and Mike Vacarro write about several things regarding Irving and both writers rip Silver! I have been talking about this for many months. The Commish has become a puppet. Time to start running your league again! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does anyone feel sorry for the Nets Kyrie Irving? The Nets threw Irving a life raft and he decided not to get in it. Yesterday Irving spoke to the media, but once again did not apologize for his anti-Semitic rhetoric. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver made a terse statement after Irving spoke to the media and the Nets followed that up with a suspension. Three hours later, Irving finally apologized via Instagram. Too late in my opinion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Last night the Kings lost to the Heat 110-107. Tyler Hero made a three at the end to win it for the Heat. The only problem was he took four steps. The basket should not have counted. Bad job by the three refs to miss that call! At the end of the game you can't miss a call like that! Period! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Great job by the crew on TNT last night. Charles Barkley had strong comments regarding the Nets Kyrie Irving and his antisemitic comments over the weekend. Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal didn't hold back as they ripped Irving, the Nets, and the NBA. TNT analyst Reggie Miller also hit it out of the park when he called the NBA players "crickets" for remaining silent on this. Of course, we haven't heard a word from "King Cricket" Lebron James. James only speaks when racism is involved! Disgraceful! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Sacramento Kings fans amaze me. So many of them make every game a life, or death situation. Here is some advice. Judge the team on 5 game increments, your health will thank me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices